US SEC charges 21 individuals in a decade-long insider trading scheme involving lawyers who allegedly leaked confidential M&A data through a global tipping network, netting millions in illicit profits

by | May 6, 2026

According to the complaint, a Los Angeles-based mergers and acquisitions lawyer orchestrated the scheme with a co-conspirator, tipping confidential deal information to a network of traders and intermediaries who either paid kickbacks or further disseminated the tips,...

US SEC launches an AI Task Force to embed responsible AI in its regulatory and enforcement functions – boosting innovation, accuracy, fraud detection, and predictive analytics through unified strategies

by | Aug 1, 2025

This initiative represents a significant shift toward integrating advanced artificial intelligence technologies into regulatory processes, enhancing the SEC’s ability to identify and respond to complex financial crimes more efficiently and accurately. By centralizing...